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SUMMARY:Lit Festivities
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our festive literary exchange in December at the always-enchanting Carolina Home & Gardens where we’ll swap books in white elephant exchange and indulge in delicious holiday season treats. Barb McCreary\, our special guest for the evening\, will share insights into crafting children’s stories that captivate young minds and collaborating with illustrators. Whether you’ve thought about writing stories for the children in your life or venturing into the world of children’s literature professionally\, this insightful session will provide valuable guidance. \nThis December\, unleash your inner child\, find a new favorite book\, and don’t forget to bring a wrapped book of your own for the white elephant exchange.
URL:https://carteretwriters.org/event/lit-festivities/
LOCATION:Carolina Home & Gardens\, 4778 NC-24\, Newport\, NC\, 28570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Member Meetup
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SUMMARY:Wordsgiving
DESCRIPTION:We started this tradition last year\, and it was an immediate favorite\, so join us this year for our new annual celebration of words and gratitude Wordsgiving. The festivities will be held at the picturesque Morehead City Train Depot\, where we’ll gather to indulge in the flavors of the season while sharing cherished holiday traditions and gratitude for our vibrant writing community. \nPrepare your taste buds and your belt for a potluck that will make Charles Dickens’ feasts seem paltry by comparison! Members are encouraged to bring their favorite family holiday sides\, and as we savor the dishes\, we’ll share the stories behind them. It’s the perfect time to foster connections\, inspire one another\, and celebrate the power of our collective creativity.
URL:https://carteretwriters.org/event/wordsgiving/
LOCATION:Morehead City Train Depot\, 1001 Arendell Street\, Morehead City\, NC\, 28557\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Member Meetup
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SUMMARY:Ghosts of the Coast
DESCRIPTION:Our October meeting is the perfect opportunity to embrace the eerie atmosphere of the season and showcase your storytelling skills. We’ll kick off the evening with a spirited writing exercise that may come back to haunt you later. Then\, step up to the mic and share your most bone-chilling ghost story or paranormal poem (5 minutes or fewer). Autumn Ware will be recording the spooky season salon\, and tales set in Carteret County may be featured on a special Halloween episode of EPIC Carteret. It’s going to be a unique opportunity to showcase your skills and extend your platform by scaring the pants off of podcast listeners.
URL:https://carteretwriters.org/event/ghosts-of-the-coast/
LOCATION:Morehead City Library\, 202 S 8th St\, Morehead City\, North Carolina\, 28557\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Member Meetup
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SUMMARY:An Editor's Insights on the Publishing Path
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 21st\, from 4-6 PM\, for an enlightening event inspired by Be Kind To Editors Month! Our special guest Jan Parker is an acquisitions editor with Main Street Rag\, a beloved regional literary journal\, and she’s the author of our own Eddy Says blog post series. \nGet ready to dive into the world of query letters\, journal submissions\, and more as Jan unravels the mysteries of editing and publishing. From understanding essential terminology such as writing coach\, editor\, concept editor\, agent\, beta reader\, and proofreader\, to exploring the diverse paths authors take to achieve publication\, this event is a must-attend for aspiring writers and seasoned authors alike. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the editing and publishing world. Mark your calendars for September 21st and join us for an illuminating session that will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the intricacies of the writing industry. \nJan says bring all your writing and editing questions\, even if they seem elementary. You might be surprised by how many other people are wondering the same thing.
URL:https://carteretwriters.org/event/an-editors-insights-on-the-publishing-path/
LOCATION:Reed’s Coffee + Art + Frames\, 812 Evans St\, Morehead City\, NC\, 28557\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Member Meetup
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SUMMARY:Back to School: Crafting Your Writer Brand
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for our exciting “Back to School” event on August 17\, 2023\, from 4-6 PM! This event is all about helping you showcase your unique voice and style. Get ready to take your writing career to the next level using insights from our guest speaker. Stay tuned for an announcement of the speaker’s name and the location. \nWe invite all attendees to bring your writer bios for a fun and interactive “trade and grade” activity. Through collaboration with fellow writers\, you’ll consider what makes some bios pop and receive constructive suggestions to enhance your own. \nBut that’s not all! As a special treat\, we’ll have a professional photographer on site\, offering complimentary headshot sessions exclusively for our members. Update your author profile or social media accounts with a polished and professional headshot\, courtesy of Carteret Writers. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to invest in your personal brand as a writer. Join us for an empowering evening filled with learning\, networking\, and gaining confidence in your writer’s identity.
URL:https://carteretwriters.org/event/back-to-school-crafting-your-writer-brand/
LOCATION:Morehead City Train Depot\, 1001 Arendell Street\, Morehead City\, NC\, 28557\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Member Meetup
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SUMMARY:May Meeting: A Hands-On Website Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our May meeting where we’ll introduce exciting new features on our website\, including customizable member pages and forums where you can connect with other writers. We understand that technology can be intimidating\, but we’re here to help! Our experienced members will guide you through signing in\, customizing your profile page\, and using the forums\, so you can connect with one another during our summer hiatus. You’ll be amazed at how easy and fun it can be to connect with other writers and get more out of our community. Plus\, the skills are transferable to your own WordPress author website. As always\, we’ll make time for socializing and sharing your writing\, so don’t miss this opportunity to learn and grow with us!
URL:https://carteretwriters.org/event/may-meeting-website-workshop/
LOCATION:Morehead City Train Depot\, 1001 Arendell Street\, Morehead City\, NC\, 28557\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Member Meetup
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SUMMARY:March Meeting: Writing Graphic Novels
DESCRIPTION:March is for exploring new things! We will talk about the elements of graphic writing\, try our hand at some graphic writing\, and share our work. Create something entirely new at our meeting\, or bring something you would like to make into the first pages of your graphic novel. Poets – bring a poem to set in illustration! We will devote some time during the meeting to share our work – whether it’s something you brought to read or it’s what you just created. Four minutes is your guide for the length of a reading.
URL:https://carteretwriters.org/event/2023-march-graphic-novel-workshop/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Carteret County\, 1702 Arendell St\, Morehead City\, NC\, 28557\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Member Meetup
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T170000
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SUMMARY:Chicken Soup for the New Year
DESCRIPTION:At our first event of the new year\, prolific writer and CW member Erika Hoffman will lead a workshop to motivate and support writers interested in seeing their own personal essays in Chicken Soup for the Soul\, Sasee\, and similar feel-good publications in 2023. We’ll also be serving up soup and hot beverages to keep our members feeling cozy and cared for.
URL:https://carteretwriters.org/event/chicken-soup-for-the-new-year/
LOCATION:Morehead City Train Depot\, 1001 Arendell Street\, Morehead City\, NC\, 28557\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Member Meetup
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SUMMARY:The December Do 2022
DESCRIPTION:For our December meeting\, we’re meeting at Carolina Home & Gardens to get into the festive spirit. Come enjoy the fireside\, the Christmas trees\, and time to visit with your writer friends. Bring a book to give away during our White Elephant Gift Exchange with a literary twist. We’ll also make time to share our own writing (four minutes per reader).
URL:https://carteretwriters.org/event/the-december-do-2022/
LOCATION:Carolina Home & Gardens\, 4778 NC-24\, Newport\, NC\, 28570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Member Meetup
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SUMMARY:The Literary Feast
DESCRIPTION:Bring your favorite holiday side dish and a helping of your best writing to share at our November meetup. If you’re feeling frisky\, write a haiku\, limerick\, or other short poem related to your side dish or your family traditions. Print it or write it out to place beside your side dish.
URL:https://carteretwriters.org/event/the-literary-feast/
LOCATION:Morehead City Train Depot\, 1001 Arendell Street\, Morehead City\, NC\, 28557\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Member Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T200000
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SUMMARY:The Masked Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For our October meeting\, come in disguise. You can opt for a good\, old-fashioned plastic Halloween mask\, or come dressed up as your favorite dead poet. We’ve got a haunting agenda planned with time for writing\, socializing\, and sharing.  \nDuring the writing portion of the meetup\, professional ghostwriter Autumn Ware will ghoulishly guide you through a series of quick\, creative exercises in building suspense. All you’ll need for this mini-workshop is a standard spell book\, a magic wand\, and your brain – though you can substitute with a notebook\, pencil\, and someone else’s brain in a pinch. \nWe’ll also have time at the mic for writers who have a story or poem to share (four minutes per reader). \nNo story or poem? No problem. You’ve got time between now and then. Get a head start on suspense-building and craft a scary story to read at the event. Consider one of these prompts for inspiration. \n\nYour character is a ghost stuck haunting a chewed up pencil\, a coffee pot\, or some other mundane object.\nA team of archaeologists quickly discover that they’ve uncovered something that should have stayed buried.\nYou are in possession of a possessed book.
URL:https://carteretwriters.org/event/halloween/
LOCATION:Beaufort Train Depot\, 614 Broad Street\, Beaufort\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Member Meetup
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SUMMARY:Picture Day Partay!
DESCRIPTION:Is it time to freshen up your author website? At our September event\, we’ll have a photographer on site to snap headshots for members who sign up in advance.* You’ll receive a free digital photo to use on your social media\, website\, or book jacket\, so dress for the NYT Best Sellers List. \nWe’ll also be enjoying snacks from Sweet Beans and exploring experimental memoir with writer Emily Carter. For the workshop\, please bring a photo of yourself from another time and a notebook and pen or laptop. \nThe complimentary author portrait is limited to the first fifteen members to sign up. If you don’t make the cut this time\, we’ll try to arrange a future opportunity\, and of course\, you’re still welcome to attend the event on September 15. \nSign up to have your author portrait taken here.
URL:https://carteretwriters.org/event/picture-day-partay/
LOCATION:Carteret Community College Student Center\, 3505 Arendell St\, Morehead City\, NC\, 28557\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Member Meetup
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T210000
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SUMMARY:Carteret Writers Meet and Greet Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back! Join the Carteret Writers at our first event of the fall season for an evening of live music\, member readings\, wine\, hors d’oeuvres\, and more! We’ll be mixing\, mingling\, and sharing some of our plans for the coming year\, and nerds will be on hand to show off new features that are being added to the website.
URL:https://carteretwriters.org/event/carteret-writers-meet-and-greet-open-mic/
LOCATION:Morehead City Train Depot\, 1001 Arendell Street\, Morehead City\, NC\, 28557\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Member Meetup
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